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Updated March 21, 2024·

When choosing between the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and the MSI Creator M14, consider how you'll be using the laptop. The ASUS is built for gaming and will handle intensive tasks well, but it's heavier and may have a shorter battery life, making it less convenient for on-the-go use. The MSI, while more expensive, is designed for creators and offers a balance between performance and portability, with a better display for creative work; it's lighter and may have a longer battery life, suited for traveling professionals. Choose the ASUS for gaming and intensive tasks, or the MSI for creative work and portability. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F15
  • Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the MSI Creator M14
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good for content creation
  • Good overall display quality
  • Good speakers
  • Very good keyboard

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

8.0
TUF Gaming F15
Creator M14
7.3
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Creator M14 is good.

Screen Quality

6.9
TUF Gaming F15
Creator M14
7.5
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
257.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Creator M14 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Portability

Good
TUF Gaming F15
Creator M14
Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI Creator M14 and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 both have good portability, though the MSI Creator M14 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.2
TUF Gaming F15
Creator M14
7.8
The MSI Creator M14 and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 both have good build quality, though the MSI Creator M14 has somewhat better build quality.

Cost

$1,399
TUF Gaming F15
Creator M14
$1,500
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a price of $1,399 and the MSI Creator M14 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.6
TUF Gaming F15
Creator M14
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
257.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator M14 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is good.

Engineering and Design

8.2
TUF Gaming F15
Creator M14
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Creator M14 and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 are both very good for engineering and design.

Content Creation

7.7
TUF Gaming F15
Creator M14
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator M14 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is good.

Software Development

7.3
TUF Gaming F15
Creator M14
7.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Creator M14 and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 are both good for software development.

Battery

5.0 Hours
TUF Gaming F15
Creator M14
4.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has 5 hours of battery life. The MSI Creator M14 has 4.5 hours of battery life.

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How the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and the MSI Creator M14 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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ASUS TUF Gaming F15MSI Creator M14
ASUS TUF Gaming F15MSI Creator M14

GENERAL

Price
$1,399
$1,500
Release Date
May 1, 2023March 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.93''12.4'' x 9.2'' x 0.88''
Weight
4.85 lbs3.53 lbs
Width
13.94"12.39"
Depth
9.88"9.19"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-12700HIntel i7-13620H
RAM
16 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
45
RAM Slots
22
Storage
1024 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
5 Hours4.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
90 Wh53.5 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"14"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10802880 x 1800
Refresh Rate
144Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
257 nits350 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.2/107.8/10
Portability Score
7.1/107.8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
6.8/107.8/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
6.8/107.5/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
23
USB-C ports
21
USB-C Charging
YesNo
Display Outputs
32
Thunderbolt Version
4N/A

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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"Aside from all the chassis updates, the new TUF Gaming is most notable for its much higher TGP target of 140 W compared to only 95 W on the previous generation. PC makers everywhere are using the same GeForce GPUs this year since Nvidia has yet to launch the successor to the mobile RTX 3000 series. The more demanding processors of the new TUF Gaming has directly impacted battery life and the size of the AC adapter. Don't expect runtimes to be longer than on the previous generation under most conditions and be prepared to carry around an even larger AC adapter than before."

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About ASUS

ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.

About MSI

MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.

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